Fired from My Job and Did Not Deserve to Be Fired

Updated on April 20, 2008
E.G. asks from Canton, GA
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Hey Folks,

Okay, I need some support here.

I was fired from my job last night, and I feel kicked in the gut.

I was hosting at a restaurant. Treated everyone with respect and kind to all my coworkers. The people I worked with, however, ranged from out-and-out nasty to snot-nosed and arrogant. Even in this environment, I would come in each night ready todo my job, and do it to the best of my abilities. These people did not even give me the courtesy of formally evaluating my job performance, telling me what they'd like for me to improve on, before just telling me "it's not working out, so goodbye."

Like I said, I feel really kicked in the gut. Embarrassed. Ashamed of my 43-year old seemingly imcompetent self. Little 17-year old children could do my job. Why couldn't I?

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Thank you, Ladies! All your support is so welcome right now.

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A.L.

answers from Atlanta on

Heeeyyy ...(big hugh)

No, don't feel that you are incompetente to do your job, is not the case. Unfortunately in the state of GA, you can get fired for no reason, with no warning or second chances, is just the law. If your employer doen't like the color of your eyes or whatever, they have the right just to fire you. Is VERY unfair, but a reality.
Now, from where I stand, I see it as a blessing to you. You said that you worked with people with bad attitude, nasty and down right umpleasant to be around, SO see it as you beeing removed from all this negative surroundings.WHO NEEDS THAT?? If they didn't appreciate your hard work and efforts...then you don't need to be there, you CAN do the job, and you need to find a place where you are happy to go to work and where your efforts are appeciated and respected...
Look, now just shake it off and take the best you can out of that experience and move on. I am sure God has something much better for you out there.You'll see.
So chin up and don't let this make you feel embarrased or incompetent. You know who you are, don't let this define your worthiness.Don't, don't, don't. Now take a day to relax and pamper yourself a little and get back in the game!

Another big hug!
A.

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D.F.

answers from Atlanta on

Hi E. -- I'm sorry to hear about the job! I was fired from my last job for stupid reasons. It hurts but I'm a true believer in that something better must be coming along for you. I don't have anything else to say other than keep your chin up and stay positive! Obviously you were meant for much bigger and better things!!!

D.

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S.T.

answers from Atlanta on

Doesn't sound like anything you did deserved such extreme actions. Did they give you an explanation? I have a feeling, because they don't sound very professional, that they're positions won't last long, either. If they own the place, they won't for long

If I were working around that much negativity, I'd probably consider it a blessing not to be in it anymore. You know, if I were looking for a pt-time job, I'd go around to vet's offices or animal shelters. Pets give unconditional love :) Or maybe working part time at a horse stable :)

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B.F.

answers from Atlanta on

I'm so very sad for your situation....maybe this door closing has allowed a window to open of other opportunities you may have never had if this didn't happen??? I sure hope so, some great new adventure maybe around the corner for you. Please don't feel embarrassed or imcompetent they don't know what they are missing...what you may have brought to them in their future so pooo on them. Some employers are just plan rude and should take a lesson in manners and that people skills are truly needed on their part. I will pray that good comes your way..don't let them get you down.

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